Some good Cubans to start off with.

[ReV]

hmm... not sure how everyone stands, but i think its in better form to just say ISOMs, Canadian or otherwise... Cohiba Siglo IV or other Siglo... If i could legally buy and smoke ISOMs, that'd be my pick. But thats strictly hypothetical...

[stjohnroe]

Cuban cigars are legal where I live and from my experience on the board the use of the word is not a problem.

If you are looking for a lower price cuban the Fonsecas are definately better than Guantanmera.

Next I would suggest a Partagas SD#4 or a Montecristo Edmundo.

Have fun finding out what you like.

[fainc07]

When I've been in places where it was both legal to obtain and smoke Cubans, I've really REALLY enjoyed the Cohiba Esplendidos. The construction is top notch, nice cool draw throughout, a fine smoke all around.

On a side note, what does ISOM stand for?

Cheers,

Mark

[mauied1101]

ISOM = Island South of Miami

enough of the Cohibas! - probably great smoke (no doubt) but there are plenty of other nice sticks to try for a lot less...

Montecristo #2, Cuaba Divinos, SLR Serie A, and San Cristobal La Punta and El Principe would top my list if i ever get the chance to try them.

[spiffykyle]

When I've been in places where it was both legal to obtain and smoke Cubans, I've really REALLY enjoyed the Cohiba Esplendidos. The construction is top notch, nice cool draw throughout, a fine smoke all around.

On a side note, what does ISOM stand for?

Cheers,

Mark

Just FYI, I thought it was technically illegal for an American citizen to get ISOM's no matter where they are, even if that country legally imports them. US laws apply to US citizens no matter where they are.

Someone can correct me if I'm wrong though.

Hypothetically speaking I don't have a lot experience with them but I would have enjoyed a RyJ tubo and a Cuaba in the past.

spiffy

[fainc07]

Hey Spiffy,

I'm no lawyer, so I could be dead wrong in my understanding of the embargo, but I was under the impression that the definition of an embargo was essentially to limit and/or ban trade with a foreign nation. I wasn't aware it could be imposed outside the country due to citizenship.

Interesting point though. I'd welcome any legal scholars to chime in.

Cheers,

Mark...

[drew_goring]

Hey Spiffy,

I'm no lawyer, so I could be dead wrong in my understanding of the embargo, but I was under the impression that the definition of an embargo was essentially to limit and/or ban trade with a foreign nation. I wasn't aware it could be imposed outside the country due to citizenship.

Interesting point though. I'd welcome any legal scholars to chime in.

Cheers,

Mark...

It is fact that an American citizen purchasing/trading/being given products of Cuban origin would be breaking the law regardless of where in the world they are. (obviously there are a few exceptions to the rule, but very few)

[stjohnroe]

I think that the phrase is trading with the enemy

[mauied1101]

Just FYI, I thought it was technically illegal for an American citizen to get ISOM's no matter where they are, even if that country legally imports them. US laws apply to US citizens no matter where they are.

Someone can correct me if I'm wrong though.


spiffy

Thank you for bringing this up. It wasn't obvious at all and does not bring anything we weren't already aware of into play.

Hey Spiffy,

I'm no lawyer, so I could be dead wrong in my understanding of the embargo, but I was under the impression that the definition of an embargo was essentially to limit and/or ban trade with a foreign nation. I wasn't aware it could be imposed outside the country due to citizenship.

Interesting point though. I'd welcome any legal scholars to chime in.

Cheers,

Mark...

Not a legal scholar, but Drew and Spiffy are correct. Department of State says so.

[cigar no baka]

It is fact that an American citizen purchasing/trading/being given products of Cuban origin would be breaking the law regardless of where in the world they are. (obviously there are a few exceptions to the rule, but very few)

Just wanted to back Drew up here - he is absolutely correct, it is illegal for any Amercian Citizen to purchase or consume products fo Cuban origin, with very few limited exceptions.